If you’re wondering what types of projects might qualify for theMOE Great Lakes Funding opportunity that was mentioned in a recent email, the RAIN demonstration project opportunities listed below would likely be considered for funding. For general demonstration project funding inquiries please contact RAIN Community Engagement Manager, Cheryl Evans at cevans@reepgreen.ca. For MOE specific funding inquiries please contact RAIN Program Manager, Andrew Marshall at amarshall@reepgreen.ca.

RAIN Demonstration Projects Protect our Rivers!

REEP Green Solutions, in partnership with the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, is implementing a community-wide stormwater education program called RAIN: An ecological approach to stormwater management. The program aims to help property owners reduce the volume and improve the quality of the water that flows from their properties into receiving waterways. It also teaches property owners about which actions will qualify for upcoming stormwater utility feecredits.

As part of this initiative, RAIN is looking for faith communities, school groups and other charitable organizations in Kitchener and Waterloo to grab their shovels and ‘dig in’ to create 6 stormwater management demonstration projects that will improve the water quality of local waterways and inspire others to take action! By doing one or more of the following…